Reddit is a treasure trove of real-life stories, and one post recently caught my attention. The 41-year-old poster shared how his family had recently undergone a serious lifestyle change, leaving behind high-powered jobs and…
In a recent “Millennial Money” video, Wendy, a driven young professional living in Pasadena, California, opens up about her financial habits and challenges. I love that this video shows that very few people are perfect with…
Trying to balance long-term savings and enjoying life can be a very tricky tightrope to walk! One Reddit user shared a situation that brings up this problem: a combined $700K in retirement accounts, $1.1M…
Once upon a time, investing in real estate was considered a no-brainer. “Buy land,” Mark Twain famously quipped, “they’re not making it anymore.” The value of property seemed destined only to rise. That certainty,…
401-K plans are a form of deferred-tax retirement account that allows for employees to divert a portion of their salary for retirement savings. Employers can match part of the contribution as a job benefit.…
The quiet hours of the night can often bring reflection for anyone. No matter what stage of life we’re in, sleepless nights are the worst. And for those baby boomers worried about retirement, thoughts…
Every December, author Ramit Sethi does a “rich life review.” He’ll look back at the year that passed and plan for the one ahead – something we should all strive to do, as well.…
If you’re miles ahead of the 401(k) retirement savings journey, you may have flexibility as to what you do with incoming funds. Undoubtedly, $775,000 is a significant sum saved up for retirement and though…
Key points: A net worth in the millions is more than enough money to retire. Working after this point is a personal preference. Money can always be reinvested, and you can start work again,…
A recent post on Reddit’s FatFire forum brought up a classic financial question: rent or sell? Many higher-income individuals eventually find themselves looking to move, only to wonder what to do with their current…
This Redditor has a question about slowing down 401k contributions. The family already has a net worth of over $1 million. They are considering stopping 401k contributions and shifting money to a brokerage account. …
The r/ChubbyFIRE community is full of interesting financial discussions, especially when it comes to retirement accounts. One Reddit user, 35 years old with $2.4 million in taxable investments and $120,000 in a 401(k), posed…
When I was scrolling through Reddit’s r/fatFIRE community, which is for those chasing financial independence, a recent post stood out. A user shared their predicament: their spouse, while pregnant with their first child, demanded…
In a recent Reddit post, a user (32M) and their husband (36M) posed an important question about maximizing their retirement contributions. I like this Reddit post because it’s a good example of how retirement…
During one of my recent Reddit scrolls, I came across a Reddit post that sparked some interesting discussion. The poster was a 35-year-old woman who was married with two young children. Her question was…
